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On October 14, five simultaneous Financial Reality Fairs will take place in five cities in Pennsylvania; one of the first programs in the US, the fair is aimed to reduce inmate recidivism through financial education.

Governor elect Tom Wolf address the very large crowd at the Utz Arena in York, PA Tuesday night. Tuesday night. Election night with winning Democratic candidate Tom Wolf and his family wife, Frances, and daughters Sarah and Katie, at the Utz Arena at the York Fairgrounds in York PA, Tuesday November 4th, 2014. . 11/04/2014 ( MICHAEL BRYANT / Staff Photographer )

In Pennsylvania, more than 20,000 people are released from state prisons per year. Upon their return to communities, they face several challenges such as lack of knowledge about and access to financial services–bank accounts, budgeting, credit reports, and insurance.

”To help them succeed in the community and less likely to return to prison, it is vital that they understand these basics of money management. This program will guide reentrants through banking basics, establishing credit, avoiding predatory lending, and will make sure these individuals have the financial tools necessary to achieve a self-sustaining independence.”

Melanie Macinas holds a BS degree in Computer Science. She found her passion for writing when she took a content writing position for a BPO company. In 2011, she started her freelancing career as a writer and since then has successfully completed several writing projects for US/UK clients. She now writes news stories for prison loved ones on the Prison Rideshare Network.

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Melanie Macinas holds a BS degree in Computer Science. She found her passion for writing when she took a content writing position for a BPO company. In 2011, she started her freelancing career as a writer and since then has successfully completed several writing projects for US/UK clients. She now writes news stories for prison loved ones on the Prison Rideshare Network.

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